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Here's what we learned from the manager's answers on an enjoyable evening:

New signings expected

While Robins has been quick to recruit eight new players, the manager is still pursuing a number of targets ahead of the new season. The Sky Blues struggled in front of goal during their miserable League One campaign, and while Robins has already secured the services of strikers Marc McNulty and Maxime Biamou, more attacking options are expected to join the club.

Asked whether the club were looking to recruit another forward in addition to what had already been brought in, Robins said: "Yes.

"I've got 8 in now but I'm still looking to strengthen in other areas.

"We have got to have that guile in the final third, which I thought we had towards the end of last season.

"But what we didn't have were the bodies in the box.

"We've got to have players sharp enough with their movement for us to be more prolific in terms of scoring goals because that was the reason we were at the bottom of the league."

Academy striker Jordan Ponticelli will also be looking to force his way into the first team, and Robins seems happy to give youth a chance to shine on the big stage.

He added: "I think Jordan Ponticelli is a really promising player, he has only been here 12 months. He looks fit and strong and he has clearly taken our pre pre-season manual seriously and he's in good nick.

"We know he is a goal scorer. How close he is to the first team depends on him. I like the U18s and I think they all have a chance."

Some targets have been missed

Despite fighting off a number of rival clubs to land all eight players this summer, the Sky Blues have also missed out on several targets.

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"He's new to full time football, and because of that, even at 26, he's still got improving to do.

"But he's raw and quick and we will see how he develops."

Interest in Thomas

George Thomas is the last remaining player to have not signed a new deal having been offered fresh terms with the Sky Blues.

The 20-year-old forward enjoyed an impressive end to last season, and following a successful spell at the Toulon Tournament with Wales U20s, Thomas has been the subject of much speculation this summer.

"He's Coventry City through and through but he's at a crossroads in his career. I'm sure we'll find out in the coming days what will happen because there is some interest in him but he's a great lad and we'll just have to see what happens."

City remain a 'selling' club

With interest looming over Thomas, supporters were quick to ask whether the manager had any say in preventing the club's brightest talent being sold off to the highest bidder.

Robins truthfully told fans: "It's only right to talk to you about a model.

"And that is based on us being in a position where we make everything work for us financially.

"I think we'll always be a club that will be vulnerable to lose players to teams from a higher level. Especially with where we are in the football pyramid at the minute.

"But I think it's important to be in control of any sale that goes through. If I don't agree with something, that's one thing, but if it puts the club at financial difficulty then that's something else.

"But we're not on our own there, that's the case up and down the country."

'Going nowhere'

City fans were quick to remind Robins of the time he left the club for Huddersfield Town during his first spell in charge at the Ricoh Arena, and wanted reassurances that history would not repeat itself.

In response, the Sky Blues boss said: "I was concerned about the reception I got when I came back, but I didn't need to worry because you were great.

French centre-forward Maxime Biamou is welcomed by Mark Robins

"If anybody else comes knocking I'm not bothered.

"I won't be going anywhere."

While Robins's decision to leave the club was a bitter pill to swallow for supporters at the time, he has since won back their faith, which was no more evident than when he was greeted on the stage by a chorus of cheers by those in attendance.